Wipro has announced the appointment of Amit Kumar as Managing Partner and Global Head of Wipro Consulting, effective immediately. Amit will report to CEO and MD Srini Pallia and join the Wipro Executive Board.
The company said he will also lead its efforts to drive consulting-led, AI-powered growth and guide clients through business and technology changes. Kumar will leverage Wipro’s expertise to deliver transformative AI, data, and industry solutions, helping businesses scale and grow amid digital disruption.
“We are delighted to welcome Amit Kumar to Wipro’s leadership team,” said Srini Pallia, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Wipro . “His experience in driving exponential business growth, combined with his passion for innovation and results-driven approach, makes him the ideal leader to propel our consulting business into an exciting new future and deliver superior value to our clients.”
“I am honoured and excited to join Wipro at such a pivotal time,” said Amit Kumar. “The evolving AI landscape presents unprecedented opportunities for businesses to innovate and lead. I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at Wipro to build on our success and set new benchmarks for consulting excellence globally.”
Track record
With over 24 years of consulting experience across North America, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific, Amit is said to bring expertise in industries like high-tech, chemicals, energy, retail, automotive, and consumer goods. He will also bring expertise in Business Transformation, Operational Excellence, Engineering, Manufacturing Digitisation, and Supply Chain Management.
Prior to joining Wipro, he served as Managing Director for Accenture Consulting, where his roles included the Americas Market and Industry X Consulting over the last 17 years.
Amit is a graduate of St Stephen’s College, Delhi, and holds a master’s degree in management from the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune. He will be based in the Greater New York area.
